FT Equine Therapist - Sierra Tucson

Acadia • Catalina, AZ

312d

About The Position

The Equine Therapist position involves the co-facilitation of equine assisted therapy groups for residents as well as providing individual equine therapy sessions when recommended by the treatment team. The Equine Therapist is required to document all therapeutic encounters, to participate in communication with the interdisciplinary team, and to be able to design safe and appropriate activities based on each resident's individual needs. The employee may also be assigned to assist with horse care duties such as feeding, maintenance of stalls and basic equine health care. The employee is expected to help maintain a clean, presentable, and safe environment in the stable area. Position may also receive cross-training among other clinical departments and be asked to help provide coverage for groups, lectures, and activities outside of equine. The employee will attend company-wide mandatory meetings, regularly scheduled trainings, and weekly staff meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling/psychology or related field.
• Eligibility for Licensure in the State of Arizona, associate-level license at minimum preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of experience working with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and behavioral health issues.
• A minimum of two years working with horses and clients using the equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) model preferred.
• Group therapy facilitation skills for Equine Assisted Therapy.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with and work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to work with a wide range of diagnoses and behaviors.
• Ability to handle horses involving leading, grooming, and groundwork activities.
• Be able to conduct basic horse care skills to support equine specialist.
• Licensure in Behavioral Health field preferred (or in the process of licensure).
• Certification in horsemanship skills or EAP preferred (EAGALA, NL, and/or CHA).
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Good vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate equine assisted therapy groups for residents.
• Provide individual equine therapy sessions when recommended by the treatment team.
• Document all therapeutic encounters.
• Participate in communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Design safe and appropriate activities based on each resident's individual needs.
• Assist with horse care duties such as feeding, maintenance of stalls, and basic equine health care.
• Help maintain a clean, presentable, and safe environment in the stable area.
• Attend company-wide mandatory meetings, regularly scheduled trainings, and weekly staff meetings.

Benefits

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance.
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Insurance.
• 401k with Company match.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree